Field kit.
The tools that come out of the van on a real survey — damp meters, thermal cameras, borescopes, ladders and the rest — compared feature by feature through a surveyor’s eyes. One clear pick per category, then the alternatives, compared honestly.
Damp, air & diagnostics
226 26 Sep 2026The best air bricks and vent covers, and why a blocked one rots the floor
Sub-floor ventilation explained, telescopic vents and periscope vents compared, and seven air bricks and vent covers worth buying.
221 25 Sep 2026The best asbestos test kits, and their limits
UKAS-accredited postal sampling kits explained, safe sampling precautions, and when the law actually requires a full survey instead of a DIY test.
209 21 Sep 2026The Protimeter SurveyMaster, explained
What the Protimeter SurveyMaster's Search and Measure modes read, the WME scale explained, and when to add a probe or step up to the Aquant, Mini or MMS3.
205 20 Sep 2026The best thermal cameras for phones
USB-C dongles, Lightning adapters and one wireless clip-on compared — the cheaper entry to thermal imaging, and what connector traps to avoid.
183 15 Sep 2026Damp proof paint: does it actually work?
An honest verdict on damp proof and anti-mould paint — what they hide rather than fix, the two places they're legitimate, and six worth buying.
179 14 Sep 2026The best CO2 monitors, and what 1,000ppm actually means
Real NDIR sensors versus guessed eCO2 numbers, why carbon dioxide is the most honest ventilation reading on a survey, and seven CO2 monitors worth buying.
178 14 Sep 2026The best woodworm treatments, and when you actually need one
Active flight holes vs old history, why timber moisture is what actually invites woodworm, and seven treatments worth buying when the wood genuinely needs one.
126 26 Aug 2026The best infrared thermometers for survey work
Distance-to-spot ratio and emissivity explained, spot-checking cold bridging and condensation risk, and six infrared thermometers worth buying.
103 11 Aug 2026The best UV torches for survey work
True 365nm versus cheap 395nm explained, spotting concealed repairs and pest evidence in voids, and six UV torches worth buying.
038 16 Jul 2026The best inspection mirrors for voids and tight spaces
What a mirror on a stick can see that a torch alone can’t, ball joints versus simple hinges, where the LEDs should sit, and seven worth buying.
034 12 Jul 2026The best mould test kits, and when they’re not enough
What a DIY mould test kit can actually tell you, where a single petri dish stops being useful, and six kits worth buying when a kit is the right tool.
033 11 Jul 2026The best moisture traps for damp cupboards and caravans
What passive moisture absorbers actually do in a sealed cupboard or caravan, where they run out of road, and seven worth buying.
004 16 May 2026The best damp meters for walls and timber
Pin, pinless and the Protimeter question. What the readings actually mean, where meters lie to you, and the ones worth carrying.
007 23 May 2026The best thermal imaging cameras for heat loss and damp
Phone plug-ins to professional handhelds. The resolution that matters, the conditions you need, and what thermal can and cannot see.
010 30 May 2026The best borescopes for cavity walls and hidden voids
A 10mm hole and the right camera answer questions that otherwise cost thousands. USB sticks to dual-lens professional probes.
002 12 May 2026Best dehumidifiers for damp and condensation
A surveyor's guide to the best dehumidifier for damp and condensation — desiccant vs compressor, honest extraction figures, running costs, and eight worth buying.
012 4 Jun 2026The best hygrometers and humidity monitors
A surveyor's guide to the best hygrometers and humidity monitors — why logging beats spot readings for condensation and mould, and seven worth buying.
032 10 Jul 2026The best air quality monitors for surveyors
Genuine CO2 sensors versus guesswork, what the numbers mean for ventilation and condensation risk, and seven air quality monitors worth buying.
027 6 Jul 2026The best radon detectors for UK homes, compared
A working surveyor's guide to the best radon detectors for the home — Bq/m³ and the UK action level explained, digital monitors vs lab test kits, seven picks.
017 16 Jun 2026The best gas leak detectors for home checks
A working surveyor's guide to the best gas leak detectors — handheld sniffers, plug-in gas alarms, EN 50194, and why a suspected leak means 0800 111 999.
003 14 May 2026The best carbon monoxide detectors and alarms
A surveyor's guide to the best carbon monoxide detectors — EN 50291 certification, the 2022 landlord rules, CO alarm placement, and seven alarms worth buying.
Measurement & detection
222 25 Sep 2026The best lux meters for site & workplace lighting checks
BS EN 12464-1 workplace lighting, HMO daylight adequacy and daylight sense-checks explained, and seven lux meters compared from a budget UNI-T to Testo’s calibrated pocket meter.
216 24 Sep 2026The best manometers for gas & ventilation testing
Gas tightness let-by and tightness tests versus Part F ventilation commissioning explained, and seven manometers compared from a budget Testo to Fluke’s premium kit.
214 22 Sep 2026The best flue gas analysers for gas engineers
BS 7967, sensor calibration and multi-fuel probes explained — flue gas analysers compared from a compact Testo to Anton’s premium NO-capable kit.
156 7 Sep 2026The best decibel meters for survey work
What a noise reading can actually prove and where that evidence trail runs out, dB(A) versus dB(C) explained, and seven decibel meters worth buying.
141 31 Aug 2026The best digital calipers for survey work
Accuracy that matters versus resolution that doesn’t, timber sections, crack widths and glazing spacers explained, and seven digital calipers worth buying.
112 17 Aug 2026The best measuring wheels for survey work
Boundary walks, drive lengths and plot dimensions — digital versus mechanical counters, wheel size on rough ground, and seven measuring wheels worth buying.
109 16 Aug 2026The best chalk lines for survey work
Datum lines, damp reading grids and floor checks — Kevlar versus basic braided line, gear ratios, and seven chalk line reels worth buying.
013 6 Jun 2026The best laser measures for floor plans and surveys
Every survey starts by measuring the house. The Leica question, the Bosch alternatives, and the £25 options that are better than they should be.
026 3 Jul 2026The best laser levels for checking floors, walls and settlement
A line laser is a diagnostic tool in an old building. Green versus red, self-levelling, and quantifying a sloping floor honestly.
005 19 May 2026The best spirit levels for survey work
A surveyor's guide to the best spirit levels — vial accuracy, why length matters, the flip test, digital levels for recording falls, and seven worth buying.
106 12 Aug 2026The best plumb bobs for survey work
Why a bob and line still beats a laser for checking wall plumb and bow, magnetic versus hook mounts, and six plumb bobs worth buying.
030 9 Jul 2026The best tape measures for survey work
A working surveyor's guide to the best tape measures — real standout, blade width, EC accuracy classes, why the hook is loose, and seven tapes worth buying.
049 23 Jul 2026The best digital angle finders
Two-arm protractors versus magnetic angle gauges, what actually matters for roof pitch and staircase checks, and seven digital angle finders worth buying.
028 7 Jul 2026The best anemometers for ventilation testing
Condensation and mould are usually ventilation failures. Measuring extract rates properly — vane meters, hoods and a word on CO2 monitors.
035 13 Jul 2026The best smoke pens for draught detection
How smoke pens actually work, what Part F ventilation checks need them for, and seven worth buying, from a £6 tub of matches to a £90 professional kit.
029 8 Jul 2026The best crack monitors and gauges for walls
A surveyor's guide to the best crack monitors and gauges — tell-tale crack monitors, crack width gauge cards, callipers, BRE categories and when to worry.
006 21 May 2026The best stud finders for UK walls, compared
A surveyor's guide to the best stud finders and wall scanners — capacitive vs radar, lath-and-plaster, live-wire limits, and seven detectors worth buying.
020 23 Jun 2026The best cable detectors for UK walls
A surveyor's guide to the best cable detectors and pipe detectors for UK walls — what they really find, depth limits, and when a CAT scanner earns its hire.
018 18 Jun 2026The best voltage testers for basic checks
A surveyor's guide to voltage testers and multimeters — why two-pole testers rule, what GS38 and CAT ratings mean, and eight testers worth buying.
083 4 Aug 2026The best socket testers for survey work
Socket testers compared for spotting wiring faults on site — polarity, earth and RCD checks, from basic check plugs to full loop testers.
086 5 Aug 2026The best multimeters for survey work
Multimeters compared for site electrical checks — continuity, live-dead testing and appliance faults, from budget meters to Fluke and Klein Tools.
203 20 Sep 2026The best clamp meters for survey work
Clamp meters compared for site current checks — CAT III/IV, true RMS and AC/DC picks from a pocket meter to trade-grade Fluke and Martindale.
204 20 Sep 2026The best VDE screwdriver sets for survey work
VDE screwdriver sets compared for consumer units and socket work — genuine 1000V insulation, IEC 60900 testing and slim blades for recessed screws.
208 21 Sep 2026The best Bluetooth laser measures for the floor-plan workflow
Bluetooth laser measures that actually pair with a floor-plan app — Leica DISTO D2 and X1, Bosch's GLM range and Stabila, compared on what's confirmed to work.
Access, light & lofts
234 28 Sep 2026The best loft boarding kits that don’t crush the insulation
Raised leg systems, LoftZone's BBA-certified StoreFloor and timber battens compared — and the compression figure worth knowing before you board over 270mm of loft insulation.
213 22 Sep 2026The best telescopic inspection camera poles for survey work
Phone-on-a-pole for gutters, parapets and flat roofs — heavy-duty poles, a phone clamp and two wireless camera kits, compared honestly.
198 19 Sep 2026The best ladder accessories for safer site access
Stand-off brackets, levellers, a stabiliser tray and van roof clamps — what each one actually fixes, and six worth buying.
197 18 Sep 2026The best combination ladders for survey work
Step, extension and stairwell modes in one ladder — what the ‘X in 1’ numbers actually mean, and seven combination ladders worth buying.
196 18 Sep 2026The best rechargeable torches for survey work
Real lumens versus marketing lumens, throw against flood, removable 21700 cells against sealed batteries, and seven rechargeable torches worth carrying.
137 29 Aug 2026The best gutter vacuums for ground-level clearing
Genuine reach versus boxed length, motor power against airflow, and six gutter vacuums worth buying to clear blocked runs without a ladder.
121 20 Aug 2026The best loft ladders for safe access
BS EN 14975 explained, sliding aluminium versus concertina and timber, and six loft ladders worth fitting for retrofit and EPC loft access.
118 19 Aug 2026The best podium steps for site access
BS8620 and PAS250 explained, caged platforms versus platform stepladders, why a self-closing gate is worth the extra cost, and seven podium steps worth buying.
016 13 Jun 2026The best telescopic ladders for surveyors and loft access
The most-used item in the car. EN 131 Professional or nothing, soft-close mechanisms, and the ones that survive daily use.
014 9 Jun 2026The best scaffold towers for home and light trade work
A working surveyor's guide to the best scaffold towers — EN 1004 vs DIY towers, honest platform heights, stabilisers, hire-or-buy arithmetic, and six worth buying.
019 20 Jun 2026The best SDS drills for cavity wall inspection holes
A clean 10–12mm hole through a mortar joint, made good afterwards. The cordless SDS drills that do it without drama.
022 27 Jun 2026The best head torches for lofts and crawl spaces
Both hands are for the ladder. Flood beams, honest battery life and colour rendering good enough to judge staining by.
023 30 Jun 2026The best work lights for lofts, cellars and site
A surveyor's guide to the best work lights for lofts and cellars — honest lumens, CRI for evidence photos, magnetic bases and seven lights worth buying.
031 10 Jul 2026The best drones for roof inspections
Twenty minutes of flying replaces a scaffold quote. Sub-250g rules, CAA registration, insurance, and the drones that earn their keep.
025 2 Jul 2026The best binoculars for roof inspections
A surveyor's guide to the best binoculars for roof inspections — 8x vs 10x, weight, image stabilisation, and seven pairs worth buying in the UK.
056 25 Jul 2026Best RCD extension leads for site work
Cable reels, plug-in adaptors and in-line units compared, what actually protects a whole cable run versus just the tool end, and seven worth buying.
062 28 Jul 2026The best step ladders for indoor survey work
Platform steps, fibreglass swingbacks and a quick-job stool compared — EN131 Professional versus the domestic-grade stools, and which one earns a place in the boot.
065 29 Jul 2026The best cordless screwdrivers for survey work
Meter cupboards, access panels and loft hatch battens compared — torque control over raw power, why a 50-piece bit set is mostly padding, and seven cordless screwdrivers worth carrying.
068 30 Jul 2026The best pocket multitools for survey work
Pliers quality over tool count, why a locking blade is a legal question in the UK and not just a spec, and seven pocket multitools worth carrying.
074 1 Aug 2026The best sack trucks for survey work
Stair-climbing carts for flats without lifts versus standard folding trucks for the van, what a triangular wheel cluster actually buys you, and six worth buying.
080 3 Aug 2026The best roof ladders for survey work
Dedicated roof ladders versus ridge-hook conversion kits, roof pitch limits, and why it’s always a two-person job — six worth buying.
159 8 Sep 2026The best crowbars for lifting floorboards and skirting
Drop-forged versus cast explained, why a purpose-built floorboard bar beats a generic wrecking bar, and seven crowbars worth buying.
162 9 Sep 2026The best bolster chisels, compared for survey work
A working surveyor's guide to the best bolster chisels for opening up masonry and mortar joints — what actually matters, and seven bolsters worth buying.
Drainage
220 25 Sep 2026The best sump pumps for a basement
A surveyor's guide to sump pumps for basements and cellars — when a pump is enough, when it's papering over a waterproofing fault, and eight worth buying.
217 24 Sep 2026Gutter guards: the honest verdict
Brush, mesh, foam insert and downpipe guards compared — what each actually stops, what it doesn't, and six worth buying.
011 2 Jun 2026The best drain rods, compared for survey work
A working surveyor's guide to the best drain rods — universal vs lockfast joints, why you only ever turn clockwise, and eight sets worth buying.
024 1 Jul 2026Best manhole keys for lifting inspection covers
A working surveyor's guide to the best manhole keys and cover lifters — key patterns, freeing seized covers without injury, and eight sets worth buying.
Site tech & data
210 21 Sep 2026The best waterproof notebooks for site work
Genuine waterproof paper versus a merely water-resistant cover explained, and seven notebooks worth carrying for notes that survive the weather.
199 19 Sep 2026The best van racking for a working van
Fixing method, material trade-offs and universal-vs-vehicle-specific fit compared, plus seven van racking systems worth fitting.
149 3 Sep 2026The best dictaphones for report dictation
Battery life measured in days not hours, mic quality that copes with an echoey loft or a windy elevation, and seven dictaphones worth carrying for on-site voice notes.
146 2 Sep 2026The best ratchet straps for survey work
Safe working load versus breaking strain explained, webbing width and hook retention that matter, and seven ratchet straps worth buying for securing van kit.
138 30 Aug 2026The best site radios for solo survey work
Battery platform, DAB+ reception and Bluetooth range that survives a stud wall, and seven site radios worth buying.
115 18 Aug 2026The best GPS trackers for a work van
Hardwired versus magnetic, what alerts actually matter, why a ten-second reporting interval sells better than it performs, and six trackers worth fitting.
077 2 Aug 2026The best padlocks for site and van security
Weatherproofing, CEN ratings and shackle types explained, why keyed-alike sets matter for the van and site kit, and six padlocks worth buying.
071 31 Jul 2026The best label printers for survey work
Durable labels for samples, evidence and meter cupboards versus cheap direct-thermal fading, and seven label printers worth carrying.
059 27 Jul 2026Best van security locks for tool theft
Slamlocks, lock protectors, steering locks and OBD guards compared, what actually stops peel-and-steal attacks, and seven products worth fitting to a work van.
046 22 Jul 2026The best dash cams for van work
Why hardwired parking mode matters more than resolution, what a GPS overlay is actually worth as evidence, and seven dash cams worth fitting to a work van.
037 15 Jul 2026The best rugged tablets for site and survey work
IP68 versus MIL-STD-810H, why screen glare and glove sensitivity matter more than spec-sheet numbers, and eight rugged tablets worth carrying on site.
Wear & carry
212 22 Sep 2026The best disposable coveralls for dusty survey work
Type 5/6 explained against HSE's non-licensed asbestos-work guidance, stitched versus taped seams, and seven coveralls worth carrying, from DuPont Tyvek to a case of Portwest.
194 17 Sep 2026The best safety trainers for site and survey work
S1P vs S3 in trainer form, ESD ratings decoded for anyone carrying a socket tester, composite against steel toe, and seven pairs worth buying.
153 6 Sep 2026The best FFP3 respirator masks for loft, timber and demolition dust
FFP3 versus FFP2 explained, valved against unvalved, disposable versus reusable running costs, and seven respirator masks worth carrying for dusty jobs.
132 28 Aug 2026The best safety harnesses for survey work
Fall-arrest versus work-restraint explained, 1-point against 2-point attachment, and seven safety harnesses worth buying for podium and scaffold access.
041 20 Jul 2026The best hard hats for survey and site work
EN397 vs EN812 explained, why a bump cap isn’t a hard hat substitute, when a loft hatch calls for one and not the other, and seven worth buying.
039 18 Jul 2026The best safety glasses for survey work
Anti-fog coatings that actually work, what EN166 marking really promises, PPE stacking with ear defenders, and seven pairs worth buying.
092 7 Aug 2026The best hi-vis vests for site work
EN ISO 20471 class explained, waistcoat vs band-and-brace, pockets worth having, and six hi-vis vests worth buying, from a £4 spare to a padded winter bodywarmer.
094 8 Aug 2026The best work gloves for survey work
Grip versus cut resistance explained, when disposable nitrile earns a place in the van, and seven work gloves worth buying, from a leather rigger pair to ANSI A4 cut protection.
097 9 Aug 2026The best wellington boots for survey work
S4 versus S5 safety ratings explained, PU against rubber against neoprene, and seven wellington boots worth buying, from a lightweight PU welly to a flexible steel-toe pair for crawling.
100 10 Aug 2026The best waterproof jackets for survey work
Hydrostatic head and breathability explained, hi-vis versus a plain shell, and seven waterproof jackets worth buying, from a technical hardshell to a spare small enough to live in the bag.
036 14 Jul 2026The best work trousers for kneeling and crawling
How knee pocket position and holster placement matter more than pocket count, and eight pairs of work trousers worth buying for site and survey work.
008 26 May 2026The best safety boots for site and survey work
A working surveyor's guide to the best safety boots — S1P vs S3, composite vs steel toe, lightweight safety trainers vs boots, and seven picks worth buying.
015 11 Jun 2026The best ear defenders for site and workshop
A working surveyor's guide to the best ear defenders for site and workshop — SNR decoded, passive vs electronic, comfort over a full day, and eight worth buying.
021 25 Jun 2026The best knee pads for work, compared
A working surveyor's guide to the best knee pads for work — trouser inserts vs strap-ons, gel vs foam, EN 14404, and seven pads worth buying.
089 6 Aug 2026The best tool belts for survey work
Pouch security, comfort over a full day and quick-release rigs compared, from a modular budget pouch to a premium leather framer's belt, and seven worth buying.
009 28 May 2026Best tool bags and backpacks for survey work
A working surveyor's guide to the best tool bag for instruments — backpack vs tote vs wheels, padded pockets for meters and cameras, and eight bags worth buying.
053 24 Jul 2026The best tool boxes for van storage
Modular stacking boxes, a secure vault and clear crates compared, what actually keeps a survey van organised, and seven products worth buying.
129 27 Aug 2026The best tool trolleys for survey work
Modular job-site trolleys versus static van trolleys explained, folding and wheel size that matter, and seven tool trolleys worth buying.
Home: condensation, heating & energy
165 10 Sep 2026The best PIV units for whole-house condensation
How positive input ventilation actually works, the houses it's the wrong answer for, and seven PIV units worth buying.
167 10 Sep 2026The best smart radiator valves for room-by-room heating
Tado, Wiser, Aqara, Bosch, Eve, Hive and evohome compared, the honest heat-pump caveat, and why they won't fix condensation.
168 10 Sep 2026The best bathroom extractor fans, from Part F to dMEV
What Approved Document F actually requires, humidistat versus timer versus continuous dMEV explained, and eight bathroom fans worth buying.
169 11 Sep 2026The best heated clothes airers, and the condensation trade-off
Running costs against a tumble dryer, when indoor drying causes the condensation it’s meant to avoid, and eight airers worth buying.
170 11 Sep 2026The draught-proofing kit an EPC assessor would buy
Doors, windows, chimney, loft hatch, hot water cylinder and radiators — job by job, and the ventilation mistake that undoes it.
174 13 Sep 2026The best home energy monitors, and what the smart meter can’t show you
Plug-in, whole-house and circuit-level monitoring explained, and six energy monitors worth buying, from £10 to £200.
175 13 Sep 2026The best electric heaters for one room, and what they really cost to run
Oil-filled radiators, infrared panels and ceramic heaters compared, and the honest kWh maths behind heating one room instead of the whole house.
180 14 Sep 2026The best water leak detectors, and when it’s worth automating the shut-off
Alert-only sensors versus automatic shut-off valves explained, why escape of water is the claim insurers pay out on most, and six products worth buying.
225 26 Sep 2026The best trickle vents, and what Part F actually requires
The current Approved Document F background-ventilation figure, frame-mounted versus glazed-in explained, and six trickle vents worth buying.
229 27 Sep 2026The best roof and soffit vents, and what BS 5250 asks for
What the BS 5250 free-area figures actually mean, whether a loft fan is really the fix for condensation, and eight roof and soffit vents worth buying.
231 27 Sep 2026The best inline extractor fans, for jobs a wall fan can’t reach
Mixed-flow versus axial explained, why a long duct run or windowless bathroom needs more than a wall fan, humidistat control, and six inline fans worth buying.
232 27 Sep 2026The best underfloor insulation for a suspended timber floor
Mineral wool, sheep’s wool, PIR and support netting compared, and the sub-floor ventilation rule that decides whether it causes rot.
235 28 Sep 2026The best pipe insulation for lofts, garages and burst-pipe season
Foam lagging, Armaflex-style rubber and mineral wool compared, the Part L thickness table most DIY foam falls short of, and six products worth buying.
237 28 Sep 2026The best thermal curtains and blinds for cold single-glazed windows
Thermal curtains, honeycomb blinds and blackout lining compared, the condensation trap a closed curtain creates on cold glass, and six products worth buying.
239 29 Sep 2026The best heated throws and electric blankets for heating the person, not the house
Pence-per-hour running cost against central heating, timer and safety-mark checks, and seven products worth buying.
240 29 Sep 2026The best high heat retention storage heaters, and what they do to an EPC
Dimplex Quantum, Elnur Ecombi, Ecostrad Magma and Creda TSRE compared, and what a storage heater upgrade genuinely does to an electric-only EPC.
241 29 Sep 2026The best smart thermostats, and what OpenTherm actually does
Tado, Honeywell Home, Hive, Drayton Wiser, Netatmo, Salus and Nest compared, plus the honest difference between OpenTherm and weather compensation.
243 30 Sep 2026The best immersion heater timers, and the tariff mistake that wastes them
Timeguard, Secure (formerly Horstmann) and smart switches compared, and why the timer only saves money if the off-peak tariff behind it is real.
244 30 Sep 2026The best magnetic boiler filters and heating inhibitors, compared
What magnetite sludge does to a heating system, why a boiler warranty names specific products, and eight worth buying.
245 30 Sep 2026The best water softeners for hard water, salt vs electronic
Kent and Sussex chalk water, what scale does to a combi's heat exchanger and a cylinder's immersion element, and an honest verdict on salt-based softeners against electronic conditioners.
247 1 Oct 2026The best heat pump tumble dryers for UK homes
Running costs against vented and condenser dryers, why a heat pump dryer helps with indoor condensation, and seven models worth buying.
248 1 Oct 2026The best window vacs for winter condensation
What a window vac treats and what it doesn't, how to judge run time, blade and tank, and seven cordless models worth buying.
Landlord compliance
184 15 Sep 2026The best smoke and heat alarms for landlords
What English and Scottish law actually requires on interlinked smoke and heat alarms, wireless versus hard-wired systems, and six alarms worth buying.
186 15 Sep 2026The best key safes for landlords, agents and carers
What Police Preferred Specification actually tests, the insurance question worth asking first, and six key safes worth fitting.
187 16 Sep 2026The best fire blankets and extinguishers for a rental property
What the Fire Safety Order actually asks a landlord to provide, the class ratings that matter more than the kg number, and seven Kitemarked picks.
188 16 Sep 2026The first-time landlord kit, job by job
Smoke, heat and CO alarms, a key safe and a fire blanket, plus the two quiet items that actually decide a deposit dispute — nine things before a first tenancy.
Buyers & movers
189 16 Sep 2026The house viewing kit, job by job
A damp meter, laser measure, torch, compass, binoculars and more — eight things I’d take to a second viewing, and what each one actually finds.
191 17 Sep 2026Best home tool kits
Seven boxed tool kits worth buying before moving day, from a £19 starter case to a proper Makita trade set, and what’s actually in each one.
192 17 Sep 2026The best books on old houses and building surveying
Seven books on period-house care and building surveying, from a first practical read for a period-house buyer to the texts surveying students sit exams on.